Miami University is monitoring the approaching winter weather for Sunday night (Jan. 5) into Monday (Jan. 6) in the Butler County and broader Southwest Ohio region. While there is still some uncertainty with the forecasted snow amounts and exact conditions, at this time, several inches of snow and perhaps some ice are expected.

Given this, all area campuses will shift to remote work for non-weather essential staff and remote instruction on Monday. Weather essential staff may be required to report for work on Sunday, Jan. 5. Managers/supervisors will communicate with weather essential staff regarding their specific work shifts and assignments.

While the Oxford campus will remain open for essential activities such as dining for students residing on campus, we ask that only weather essential staff report to campus and other activities are minimized as facility crews work to clear walks, drives, and parking lots and maintain services to buildings.

Administrators are reminded to communicate clearly to all employees who are currently scheduled to work on Monday what their expectations are for work that day. We hope that this advance notice will provide colleagues across the university the flexibility needed to prioritize both needed services and employee safety.

For those weather essential staff reporting to campus, there is a high degree of certainty in the forecast for several inches of snow and potentially some ice. Please use extreme caution when driving in such conditions.

For the most up-to-date forecast, visit the National Weather Service site in Wilmington, Ohio.